Paramaribo – Danpaati River Lodge

An early departure heading south from Paramaribo to Atjoni by road, which took around 2.5 hours, and then on a small open motorised boat, for another 3 hours along the Upper Suriname River. The boat pilot had to navigate rocks and small rapids. On two occasions, we had to get out of the boat so they could get over the shallow sand and rocks. Along the way, we passed about 20 Maroon villages through some wonderful scenery.
By lunchtime, feeling a bit tired, we arrived at Danpaati River Lodge, which is situated on an island in the middle of the rainforest.
Danpaati River Lodge is in a very remote location, right in the heart of the rainforest. My cabin overlooked the river, relaxing and tranquil.
After lunch and a rest, it was down to the nearby rapids, where I enjoyed swimming in the river, admiring the surroundings, and having a nice cold beer.
After dinner, we headed out on the river in search of Caiman lying on the riverbank, and looking around for wildlife that comes out after sunset. Navigating the river in the dark, with just the outline of trees along the bank, illuminated by the moon, and avoiding rocks, very skilled.Read more